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There is no such thing as a good time to have a fortnight break from football for any fan, but to have one after a dismal defeat and with the threat of relegation looming large has made it especially tough for Swans fans.

But is almost time for a return to action, and what a pivotal week it could turn out to be.

Two devilishly difficult ties in North London precede a classic six-pointer against Norwich.

So how should Swansea City set up?

Should they stick with the diamond or search for greater width?

We have picked our teams for the big clash, and now we want you to do the same.

CHRIS WATHAN'S TEAM

Chris wants Ki to return and Swansea to stick with the diamond

There's been good cause for trying to get Swansea flying out wide again, but you do wonder whether trips to title challengers is the time to do it.

Both are games where a point on the road will be a huge boost and, with Swansea needing to be solid first and foremost, perhaps the diamond and a narrow midfield is the best way to get a platform. If Ki Sung-Yueng can repeat the form he showed against West Brom before injury it suggests it's a system that can create, but the need to be organised and hold their own in against a fast-press will be key.

Ki has recovered from his concussion and will want to return to the form he showed at West Brom (Photo: Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

There's always the opportunity to switch it up and bring on Montero or Barrow in the latter stages. Indeed, such a ploy earned a huge win at Arsenal last season.

But as for going for broke, perhaps that's best saved for those crucial home clashes with Norwich and Villa.

PHIL SMITH'S TEAM

Phil Smith's team for Spurs

The diamond has brought Swansea success against high-flying teams in the past, but I fear that this Spurs side is a totally different animal.

They are athletic and absolutely relentless out wide, and I would really worry about Neil Taylor and Angel Rangel being left exposed against the likes of Lamela, Trippier, Rose and Son Heung-Min if they stick with the diamond.

The diamond also seems unlikely to hurt a Spurs side powered by Dele Alli and Eric Dier in the middle. Swansea's best bet is surprise them and put some real pace and power in the wide areas.

Swansea need to find a way to hurt a brilliant Spurs side (Photo: Getty Images)

If Guidolin wants something a little less experimental, he could always stick to a back four and play the kind of 4-3-3/Diamond that toppled Everton.

Either way, I think they really need some invention and excitement out wide. Francesco Guidolin said in the past how much he admires Bayern's 3-6-1, it would be fascinating to see him give it a go.